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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backs Gareth Southgate's decision to leave Mason Greenwood out of latest England squad after his breach of Covid-19 rules by inviting two girls into team hotel in Iceland

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed Gareth Southgate's decision to leave Mason Greenwood out of the latest England squad following his breach of Covid-19 protocol in Iceland.

Greenwood and Manchester City's Phil Foden were sent home in disgrace from international duty last month after inviting two girls into the team hotel.

Southgate left the pair out of his latest squad, announced on Thursday, for the friendly against Wales and two UEFA Nations League matches with Belgium and Denmark.

Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has been left out of the England squad after his breach of Covid-19 rules by inviting two women into the England hotel in Iceland
United boss Solskjaer has no problem with Southgate leaving Greenwood out the latest squad

United manager Solskjaer said he had no issue with Greenwood not being called up for England duty having discussed the issue with Southgate.